NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Opposition in Parliament has castigated the government’s lukewarm response to lake week’s boat accident on Lake Victoria which claimed at least 20 lives. Addressing a press conference at Parliament on Tuesday, 08 August 2023, a section of Opposition MPs led by the Shadow …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing verification of cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo in Acholi Sub-region has split legislators who meet under their umbrella body the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG). A section oppose its execution. The exercise is being spearheaded by a select committee comprising political …

Habitat for Humanity to show Ugandans that decent housing can be achieved using basic knowledge and materials easily accessible in the community Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is considering new strategies for developers to come up with simplified versions of condominiums. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan conservationists are placing their trust in Dr. Jane Goodall to leverage her influence to address environmental conservation, empower youth in the conservation movement, and rally Ugandans to actively participate in environmental protection and restoration efforts. Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned environmental conservationist, anthropologist, …

Kampala, Uganda [08 August 2023] | Absa Bank Uganda and My Tree Initiative have partnered for an environmental conservation initiative that will engage up to 80,000 students from 160 primary and secondary schools to ensure the survival and growth of 160,000 trees. The campaign will entail engaging school staff, students, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The national netball team, the She Cranes, received a warm reception Monday evening after their impressive performance at the Netball World Cup in South Africa. The team secured a commendable fifth-place finish, emerging as the top-performing African nation in the tournament. Marking their third …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Cabinet has called for an expedited appraisal of the impact of the National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government Infrastructure that was rolled out during the Financial Year 2006/2007 to benefit Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs. The government through the National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi has appeared before High Court for his alleged involvement in the diversion of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. Lugoloobi appeared before Lady Justice Margaret Tibulya on Tuesday morning who read to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC has withdrawn Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Semujju Nganda from the position of party chief whip in parliament and appointed Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi to replace him. The FDC Party Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi communicated the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda’s First 5G Network has demonstrated 5G’s potential to foster digital inclusion and connectivity in Uganda. This was during a 5G showcase event held at Kampala Serena Hotel Monday night. Airtel Uganda unveiled one of its industry firsts, the 5G network, ushering in …